Kemprecos says he has always been inspired by the places and people of Cape Cod.  While writing a story for the Cape Codder newspaper, he became fascinated with the story of the pirate Capt. Samuel “Black” Bellamy.  This fascination led him to write seven novels in the Cape Cod-based Artistotle “Soc” Socarides private detective series.  His first novel, Cool Blue Tomb, received a Shamus Award from the Private Eye Writers of America. His work was admired by best-selling author Clive Cussler and led to a writing partnership.

He co-authored eight adventure novels with Cussler in the best-selling NUMA Files series, including Polar Shift, which reached the top of the New York Times best-seller list.

Kemprecos has also written two books featuring former Navy SEAL and undersea robotics engineer Matinicus Hawkins. The second Hawkins book, entitled The Minoan Cipher, was nominated for a Thriller Award by the International Thriller Writers.

Kemprecos is still inspired by Cape Cod and its people.  Currently, he has been drawn back to his fascination with the Bellamy story and is at work on a new novel tentatively called Shark Bait.

The museum galleries are open and free on ARTfull Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm. The fee for this talk is $12; $10 for members.  A Reception will follow the talk.

About Cape Cod Museum of Art

Founded by artists in 1981, the Cape Cod Museum of Art preserves and celebrates the distinctive artistic heritage of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.  CCMoA is a major center of cultural growth and creativity that seeks to educate, inspire and excite the imagination of all through its outstanding art collection and diverse programming. Located in a beautiful setting surrounded by a sculpture garden, the museum has seven galleries, a museum shop and film screening room. The museum is supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.

CCMoA is located at 60 Hope Lane, just off Route 6A, on the same campus as the Cape Cinema and the Cape Cod Playhouse in Dennis, MA. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 pm on Sunday.  It is open on Thursdays from 5 – 8 with no admission fee.  General Admission is $9, $7 for seniors and students 19+ with school ID, $5 for students 13 to 18, and free for children 12 & under. For more information, see www.ccmoa.org or call (508) 385-4477.